DUE TO COVID-19, 2022 MELETE RETREATS WILL BE VIRTUAL
2022 MODUS OPERANDI
Melete Retreats is proud to offer week-long immersive learning experiences taught by distinguished Harvard faculty and acclaimed authors, playwrights, screenwriters and TV writers. It all takes place at the historic Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta estate in Piedmont, Italy. At tutorials, manuscript workshops, one-on-one conferences and readings, attendees draw inspiration from teachers and peers. Weather permitting, events are held al fresco.
The estate is nestled in the rolling Monferrato hills of the province of Asti. The Marquisate of Incisa lordship dates back to 984 A.D., remaining intact through a turbulent history involving a Holy Roman Emperor-cum-poet and a star-studded cast of rebel barons feuding over fiefs. Today, the estate is an oasis of calm and the ideal writer getaway.
The namesake of our retreats, the ancient muse Melete, means “practice” or “occasion.” Join us, and we will nurture your creativity as you deepen your process and build community.
2022 SCHEDULE
FICTION RETREAT WITH PROFESSOR BRYAN DELANEY - DATES TBA
ART OF THE PITCH RETREAT WITH PROFESSOR CATHERINE EATON - DATES TBA
SCREENWRITING RETREAT WITH PROFESSORS BRYAN DELANEY AND CATHERINE EATON - DATES TBA
TV WRITING RETREAT WITH PROFESSORS BRYAN DELANEY AND CATHERINE EATON - DATES TBA
FICTION RETREAT WITH NICOLA KEEGAN - DATES TBA
FICTION RETREAT WITH PROFESSOR MARK MAYER - DATES TBA
POETRY RETREAT WITH DR. ASHLEY COLLEY - DATES TBA
ADMISSION
Applicants submit a cover letter or résumé and writing sample to info@meleteretreats.com for review by faculty. A response typically ensues within seven days of submission.
2022 FEES - PIEDMONT, ITALY
Tuition is $ 2,675 per session.
The lodging rate for each seven-night session is $ 150/night for a double room, $ 140/night for a single room or $ 75/night with a roommate matching service offered for two single beds in a double room. All rooms have an ensuite bathroom with a shower. Price includes continental breakfast (with room service if desired) and daily housekeeping service. Laundry service is available. Non-smoking facility. Small dogs permitted (fee applies).
La Corte Chiusa, a gourmet restaurant open exclusively to estate attendees, is on the premises. The estate’s award-winning wine, cultivated for centuries, has received the coveted DOCG appellation which is the highest ranking in existence for Italian wine. The Piedmont vineyards were granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 2014.
Wifi and the use of mountain bikes are provided free of charge. A national park and golf course are located three miles away. Cooking classes featuring homemade pasta as well as wine and cheese tours are offered. The estate is located near the village of Rocchetta Tanaro, 41 miles from the Turin airport. Airport transportation is available.
